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2017 Map of Oka

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Oka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Oka serves as the focal point for this section of Wheatland County, where the high plains of central Montana meet a network of seasonal watercourses. The landscape is defined by the drainages of Antelope Cr and Roberts Cr, which carve through the terrain as they flow toward the Musselshell River basin. The presence of Lode Reservoir indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid ranching country, providing a vital anchor for the surrounding grazing lands.

Transportation through these sections is limited to a few established routes, most notably the historic Old Gap Rd, which follows the north-south section lines through Township 10 North and Township 9 North. This modern survey from the U.S. Geological Survey documents the enduring footprint of the Public Land Survey System, showing how the cadastral grid continues to dictate the placement of local infrastructure like Access Rd and the division of expansive Montana range lands.